1 month old: I look to the world from a foetus position I notice what moves close to me. 2 months of age: the muscles in my neck help me to lift my head; I discover little by little an upright world around me. 3 months old: because my parents played with me, my neck and [...]
Motricity in children with special needs The real value of interaction between an adult and a child is not determined by the ability of the adult to lead the child, but depends on the quality of the response to the action of the child. The essence of communication is interaction rather than action. Children [...]
Abuse and what it does Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible sign, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep, long lasting scars. Some signs of child abuse are subtler than others. Knowing common types of abuse [...]
Sometimes it happens that grandparents do get the care for their grandchildren. For what for reason they have to raise them; temporarily but sometimes also permanently. Also children with special needs. That means: parenting for the second time. For sure this brings special challenges and special joys. Hanah International collected tips and advises from experts [...]
Summer holydays are a terrible time for the child with special needs and for us as family. My child lacks the discipline and routine and the care and expertise of the structured special education environment. And at home it will misbehave, especially in public places. So, we more or less are condemned to stay at [...]
a mail from a mother Recently we got a mail from a mother. Her problem is quite common and we would like to share with you our first reaction. Maybe it can help other mothers too. Because of reasons of privacy the direct messages will be summarized. The mother wrote that she was very worried. [...]
Welcome. Hanah International Foundation directly supports initiatives on demand of parents of children with special communication needs to join them in optimizing the family situation. For that purpose we offer the experience of an international network of regional independent experts and experienced parents that exist meanwhile from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This network aims at sharing knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of parents, children and professionals. Hanah International does not provide any direct financial support, equipment or other facilities other than in Hanah activities.
